ELON UNIVERSITY
Application for Transfers
If you are enrolled in a middle or early college program, you should complete the Application for Freshman Admission.
Transfer Admission Requirements
Transfer students are admitted based on their academic
records at the institutions from which they are transferring.
not transfer in as a package. The freshman course Global
Experience (GST 110) is waived for students transferring with
18 hours or more.
To graduate, you must complete 60 semester hours or more at
No more than 65 semester hours of credit will be transferred
Elon, including the last term before graduation.
from two-year institutions. No credit is allowed for courses
The Admissions Committee considers the following criteria
for entry into Elon:
A minimum grade point average of 2.7 from a two-year or
four-year accredited institution based on at least 12 collegelevel transferable credits (full-time semester) in the liberal
arts and sciences such as English, mathematics, social
sciences and natural sciences
A record of consistent success in all courses
Eligibility to return to all institutions attended and Dean’s
Evaluation Forms from all colleges/universities attended
A final official high school transcript
SAT/ACT scores
completed with a grade lower than “C-” or for courses taken
while a student is under academic suspension.
Other rules governing transfer credit include the following:
Courses must be in the same academic department that
Elon offers and must be similar in nature.
Courses that are in the same department but are not
similar in nature usually transfer as elective credit.
Courses with a grade of “C-” or better are transferred. Both
the hours (credits) earned and the course itself usually
transfer. The grade does not transfer.
Courses that are considered general college courses, such as
sociology, history or literature, usually transfer. Credit from
developmental courses does not transfer.
Transfer Credit
Students can earn credit for courses taken through college
transfer programs at accredited junior colleges or community
colleges, and for courses taken at accredited four-year
colleges and universities. Transcripts are evaluated and
credit is awarded on a course-by-course basis after you have
been accepted for admission to Elon. Two-year degrees do
Semester hour credit will transfer the same (3 hours for 3
hours).
Although Elon’s academic program is based on a four-credithour system, three-credit-hour courses are accepted if the
course description matches that at Elon. Your academic
adviser at Elon will assist you in choosing courses to make
this adjustment after you transfer.
How to Apply
Complete and sign the Elon University Application for
Housing Information
Since on-campus housing is limited, transfer students who
Transfer Admission. Send it with a non-refundable U.S.
wish to live on campus are encouraged to apply early and,
$50 application fee to the Admissions Office. You may also
once accepted, to send in their enrollment/housing deposits
apply online at www.elon.edu/admissions/apply.
(U.S. $500) as soon as possible.
Send official transcripts from all two-year and four-year
colleges attended, including colleges attended under dual
enrollment during high school.
Have a Dean’s Evaluation Form verifying your eligibility
Cost and Financial Aid
Elon’s most important financial aid policy is to keep costs
as low as possible. If you plan to apply for financial aid,
completed by the dean of students at each college you
Elon requires you to submit the FAFSA, CSS PROFILE and
attended.
Elon Aid Application. The FAFSA and PROFILE should be
Send a final official high school transcript and SAT or
ACT scores to Elon. The SAT/ACT may be waived for some
advanced students or nontraditional students who did
not take the test in high school.
Have official Advanced Placement scores sent from
College Board if applicable.
Send the above items to:
Elon University
Office of Admissions
2700 Campus Box
Elon, NC 27244 USA
Deadlines
The priority deadline for a transfer application is June 1
for the fall semester and December 1 for Winter Term and
spring semester. After these dates, transfer applications
will be considered on a space-available basis. Transfer
applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Typically
students are notified of a decision within four to eight
weeks from the time the application is complete.
OnTrack Online System
Elon will provide you a username and password to access
all information regarding your application within two to
five business days upon receipt of your application. You will
be able to follow all steps in the admissions process from
applying to being a deposited student.
Preregistration
Transfer students who have been accepted to Elon
and have paid their deposits are able to preregister by
telephone with the Academic Support Center. Fall semester
preregistration is held from June to mid-July, and spring
semester preregistration is from December to mid-January.
Information will be sent to accepted transfer students by
the Academic Support Center well in advance of these dates.
available from your current institution or online.
If you need an Elon Aid Application, please call the
Admissions Office to request one or visit
www.elon.edu/finaid. The aid applications should be
submitted by mid-February.
Costs are set annually in March. For the most current
information, visit www.elon.edu/finaid.
ELON UNIVERSITY
application Checklist
Application for TRANSFER Admission
Application for Transfer Admission and
U.S. $50 fee.
Attach check here.
The Admissions Office does not process any file that is not accompanied by the
nonrefundable U.S. $50 application fee or a fee waiver request.
Official SAT or ACT scores
If you are enrolled in a middle or early college program, you should complete the
Official high school transcript(s)
application for freshman admission.
Official college transcript(s)
I am applying for: Fall 2013
Winter 2013
Spring 2013
I will be a:
residence hall student
commuter student
Summer I 2013
Dean’s Evaluation Form from each college/
university attended
Summer II 2013
Official AP scores (if applicable)
Intended major:
Personal data
Mr.
Ms.
Full Name:
Last (family)
First (Given)
Middle
Preferred Name
If you have educational materials under another name, please state name:
Mailing address:
State
County
Permanent address:
Number and Street or Post Office Box
City or Town
If different from mailing address
ZIP or Postal Code
Home Telephone (include area or country/city code)
Country
Number and Street or Post Office Box Number
City or Town
Cell Phone Number State
County
ZIP or Postal Code
Home Telephone (include area or country/city code)
Country
Cell Phone Number
If you want Elon to text you regarding important application information only, enter your cell number again here to indicate permission:
U.S. Social Security # (required if you apply for financial aid):
Birthdate:
mm
/
dd
/
yy
Email address:
Country of birth:
If you do not have U.S. citizenship, are you a permanent resident of U.S./ Green Card holder?
Yes
No
Permanent resident or Green Card number (if applicable):
If you are not a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident/Green Card holder, do you have a U.S. visa?
If yes, what type of visa:
Visa expires:
How long have you been in the United States (in years)?
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dd
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Yes
No yy
First language if other than English:
If English is not your first language, did you take any of the following:
TOEFL
IELTS
ESL If yes, when?
Colleges and universities are asked by many sources, including the federal government, to describe the racial/ethnic backgrounds of our students
and employees. In order to respond to these requests, we ask that you answer the following two questions (your response is optional):
Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic/Latino?
Yes
No
In addition, select one or more of the following racial categories to describe yourself:
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Other
Elon University welcomes students from a wide variety of faith traditions. The Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life uses the information to inform
students about programs and services. Religious Affiliation:
Do you wish to receive information about financial aid?
How did you first become interested in Elon?
College/guidance counselor
Yes
Check one.
No
Current student
Elon publications
Friend
Family
Internet
2012
Fre
Other (specify): Transfer application page 1 of 4
Name:
Academic background
List all colleges at which you have taken courses for credit, including high school dual enrollment college(s). Please have an
official transcript sent from each institution as soon as possible.
College(s) attended: List all colleges/universities you have ever attended for any length of time.
Current College/University
City
State
College Board code From (mm/yy) To (mm/yy)
Degree earned
Previous College/University City
State
College Board code From (mm/yy) To (mm/yy)
Degree earned
(List most recent first)
Most recent
Previous
Previous
Previous
Has your college/university attendance been interrupted for an reason?
Are you immediately eligible for readmission to the last college attended?
High school from which you graduated From what type of high school did you graduate?
Public
Private
International
Previous high school(s) which you attended City
Yes
No If yes, please explain on a separate sheet.
Yes
No
State
Parochial
Home School
City
State
College Board code
Date of high graduation
Distance learning
College Board code From (mm/yy) To (mm/yy)
Most recent
Previous
Previous
Previous
I took the SAT/ACT (month/year)
I did not take the SAT/ACT.
Send all scores to Elon. Elon will only consider your highest scores.
Work experience
List any jobs (Including summer employment) you have held during the past five years.
Specific nature of work
Employer
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Approximate dates
of employment
Approximate number
of hours per week
Name:
Name:
Family information
Parent 1
Last (Family) name
Address (if different from yours):
Home phone: (
)
First (Given)
Middle
Street address or PO box
Cell: (
City
)
Work: (
Occupation:
Living
Salutation (Ms., Mr., Dr., etc.)
State
)
ZIP
Deceased
Email:
Employer:
Place of birth:
City/state or province/country
Please indicate the highest educational level attained by Parent 1:
High school diploma, GED, or less
Courses or certification from a technical or trade school only
Some college courses or Associate (two-year) degree
Attended Elon University
Bachelor’s (four year) degree
Other college attended:
Dates of attendance (year to year)
Parent 2
Degree earned
Last (Family) name
Address (if different from yours):
Home phone: (
)
Graduate degree
First (Given)
Middle
Street address or PO box
Cell: (
Work: (
Occupation:
Living
Salutation (Ms., Mr., Dr., etc.)
City
)
Dates of attendance (year to year)
State
)
ZIP
Deceased
Email:
Employer:
Place of birth:
City/state or province/country
Please indicate the highest educational level attained by Parent 2:
High school diploma, GED, or less
Courses or certification from a technical or trade school only
Some college courses or Associate (two-year) degree
Attended Elon University
Bachelor’s (four year) degree Other college attended:
Dates of attendance (year to year)
Graduate degree
Degree earned
With whom do you make your permanent home?
Both parents
Parent 1
Parent 2
Dates of attendance (year to year)
Other
Name
If applying from outside the U.S., indicate the name of a relative or acquaintance living within the United States.
Name
Address
Relative
Acquaintance
Telephone
Please give names and ages of your brothers and sisters. If they have attended college, list names of the institution(s), degrees and dates:
Name
Age
Institution Attended
Degree
Dates
Name
Age
Institution Attended
Degree
Dates
Name
Age
Institution Attended
Degree
Dates
Please indicate names of family members who attended Elon:
Name
Class
Relationship
Name
Class
Relationship
Name
Class
Relationship
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Name:
Required Statement
Why are you seeking to transfer to Elon?
Personal Statement (Optional)
If there is anything about your background or personal experience that you feel would be helpful for the Admissions Committee to know as we
evaluate your application, please attach a personal statement to this application (no more than one page, please).
Elon’s Honor Code (a description of the Elon University community values)
Every member of Elon University has the right to live and learn in an atmosphere of trust and support. Responsibility for maintaining these values
in our community rests with each individual member. Values that promote this atmosphere include:
Honesty: Be truthful in your academic work and in your relationships.
Integrity: Be trustworthy, fair and ethical.
Responsibility: Be accountable for your actions and your learning.
Respect: Be civil. Value the dignity of each person. Honor the physical and intellectual property of others.
I agree to uphold the Honor Code.
Yes
No
Character Statement
All applicants are required to respond to these two questions. No admission decision will be rendered without a response.
1. Have you ever been suspended or expelled from any college or university which you have attended?
Yes
No
If yes, provide a detailed explanation on a separate sheet of paper.
2. Have you ever been charged with a criminal offense, not including charges which have resulted in a finding of not guilty or a complete dismissal?
Yes
No
Student Statement
If yes, provide a detailed explanation on a separate sheet of paper.
(to be signed by all applicants)
I certify that I have provided Elon University with an accurate record of all academic coursework. If I am admitted to Elon University, I agree to
abide by established rules and regulations of the university and to accept the obligations imposed upon me by the Honor Code.
Elon University is authorized to release information to the news media concerning my achievements.
Agree
Disagree
Student SignatureDate
The University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by law in the recruitment
and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs. Students with documented disabilities may request in writing reasonable special services and accommodations.
Questions should be directed to Ms. Susan Wise, disability services coordinator, Duke 108H, (336) 278-6500. The university’s Section 504 coordinator for students and Title IX coordinator is Ms. Jana Lynn Patterson, Moseley 206, (336)
278-7200. The university’s Section 504 coordinator for applicants and current employees is Mr. Ronald Klepcyk, 314 W. Haggard Ave., (336) 278-5560.
In accordance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act, complete information regarding campus security policies and programs and campus crime statistics is available upon request from the Office of University
Communications, 2030 Campus Box. Information regarding completion and graduation rates may be obtained from the Office of Admissions or at www.elon.edu/irweb.
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